Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From India to Houston

Season 1 Episode 5

About the Episode

An overview of the persecution experienced by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi’s Muslim ancestors and their quest for religious freedom.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 5m 25s

Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past

Sean learns of his ancestor who was sent to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

4:07
José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers

José discovers his paternal great-great grandmother was abandoned and given to nuns as a baby.

4:41
The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

Sharon learns about the hardships endured by her mother and her paternal ancestors.

4:13
Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History

Chrissy learns the true roots of her grandmother Ruth, and details of her great grandparents lives.

4:07
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.

0:30
Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

Rita learns about her grandfather's criminal charges and trying adulthood.

4:19
Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China

Amy discovers records of her father's immigration from China and his many accomplishments.

4:11
The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History

Michael Imperioli learns about his maternal great grandfather's death as a train worker in New York.

4:02
Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story

Joy Behar's grandparents move to America and forge a new life.

4:03
Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry

Lea Salonga discovers the roots of her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor.

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